https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Many foreigners living in Denmark need to have a residence permit to live in the country legally. Permits are issued for between two and five years and you can apply for a renewal from three months before expiry. But what are your rights while you wait to hear back? https://www.thelocal.dk/20250203/what-are-my-rights-while-i-wait-for-my-danish-residence-permit-to-be-extended Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:33:44 +0100 what-are-my-rights-while-i-wait-for-my-danish-residence-permit-to-be-extended Bureaucratic backlogs and rule changes on residency rights are having an increasing impact on the lives of foreigners living around Europe. Many say they have been left in legal limbo with their lives effectively on hold. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260411/a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:53:39 +0200 a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays Most of the British citizens who received a five-year post-Brexit residency card when the UK left the European Union back in 2021 will have to renew it this year. But how important is it to send in an application before your card expires? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260313/do-brits-need-to-renew-their-brexit-residency-cards-before-they-expire Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:56:44 +0100 do-brits-need-to-renew-their-brexit-residency-cards-before-they-expire Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does each country compare and what level of language do they require? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260307/which-countries-in-europe-impose-language-tests-for-residency-permits Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:36:10 +0100 which-countries-in-europe-impose-language-tests-for-residency-permits Some non-EU nationals with Danish permanent residence permits will need to update them in the coming months, authorities have stated. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260306/non-eu-nationals-in-denmark-urged-to-check-residence-card-expiry Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:51:07 +0100 non-eu-nationals-in-denmark-urged-to-check-residence-card-expiry The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260204/which-nationalities-get-the-most-eu-blue-cards-and-where-do-they-go Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:56:51 +0100 which-nationalities-get-the-most-eu-blue-cards-and-where-do-they-go It’s been five years since the end of the post-Brexit transition period and for many British citizens living in the EU this means 2026 will be the time to upgrade to a permanent residence card. But what happens if you forget or leave it late to apply? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260102/dont-miss-out-why-brits-in-europe-should-upgrade-their-post-brexit-residence-permits Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:23:16 +0100 dont-miss-out-why-brits-in-europe-should-upgrade-their-post-brexit-residence-permits Finishing work and heading off to a glorious new life as a retiree in Europe is the dream for many, but just how easy is it to do in reality? We compare the rules in 9 countries in Europe. https://www.thelocal.dk/20231119/compare-which-country-in-europe-is-it-the-easiest-to-retire-to Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:52:52 +0100 compare-which-country-in-europe-is-it-the-easiest-to-retire-to Denmark’s government has introduced stricter rules for how universities accept international students onto study programmes and thereby give them the right to a study permit. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251021/what-are-the-danish-governments-new-restrictions-on-international-students Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:03:46 +0200 what-are-the-danish-governments-new-restrictions-on-international-students Thousands of Britons living in Denmark will have to renew their post-Brexit residency cards in the near future in order to gain permanent residency in the country. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251006/brits-in-denmark-can-soon-renew-brexit-cards-to-gain-permanent-residency Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:32:49 +0200 brits-in-denmark-can-soon-renew-brexit-cards-to-gain-permanent-residency European countries countries issued some 3.57 million first time residency permits to non-EU nationals in 2024, 315,000 fewer than in 2023. How can the drop be explained? https://www.thelocal.dk/20250924/in-numbers-who-do-europes-3-57-million-residence-permits-go-to Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:10:20 +0200 in-numbers-who-do-europes-3-57-million-residence-permits-go-to Tens of thousands of Americans, Brits, Indians, Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders, Nigerians and South Africans moved to European countries on first residency permits in 2024. But where did they all go and what for? https://www.thelocal.dk/20250926/where-in-europe-gives-the-most-residency-permits-to-americans-brits-and-indians Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:40:02 +0200 where-in-europe-gives-the-most-residency-permits-to-americans-brits-and-indians Want to intern at the elite restaurant Noma, at the architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group, as a vet or as a nurse? Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240328/explained-how-to-apply-for-a-work-permit-in-denmark-as-an-intern Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:51:47 +0100 explained-how-to-apply-for-a-work-permit-in-denmark-as-an-intern With many countries in Europe imposing new or tougher language requirements for residency or citizenship, experts say it's no surprise given the rise of nationalist parties and the importance of language to national identity. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250306/social-glue-why-its-no-surprise-european-states-are-toughening-language-requirements Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:47:31 +0100 social-glue-why-its-no-surprise-european-states-are-toughening-language-requirements Major Danish trade union Dansk Metal has called for time spent in education to count towards permanent residency criteria, citing the labour market’s high dependence on foreign labour. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241108/danish-trade-union-demands-change-of-permanent-residency-rules-to-include-education Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:17:19 +0100 danish-trade-union-demands-change-of-permanent-residency-rules-to-include-education If you want to move to Denmark for love, work, adventure or any other reason, there are some hurdles to overcome first. Here's a look at the various routes available to US citizens. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241104/checklist-how-to-move-to-denmark-as-an-american Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:52:57 +0100 checklist-how-to-move-to-denmark-as-an-american More than 42,000 British citizens moved to EU countries in 2023, with the largest groups recorded in Spain, France and Germany, according to data published recently by the EU statistical office Eurostat. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240920/thousands-of-britons-still-moving-to-eu-countries-despite-brexit Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:44:48 +0200 thousands-of-britons-still-moving-to-eu-countries-despite-brexit New rules are set to be introduced in Denmark allowing continued residence in the country for students in some cases, if a previous permit expires. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240605/denmark-announces-new-residence-scheme-for-students-in-key-labour-areas Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:09:26 +0200 denmark-announces-new-residence-scheme-for-students-in-key-labour-areas Denmark's parliament on Thursday voted through a law which will make it easier for citizens to bring foreign spouses to Denmark, by, among other things, halving the financial security they need to provide. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240531/parliament-passes-bill-making-it-easier-for-foreign-spouses-to-come-to-denmark Fri, 31 May 2024 12:05:02 +0200 parliament-passes-bill-making-it-easier-for-foreign-spouses-to-come-to-denmark Many people living and working in Denmark have one or more parents living back in their home country, often alone. What are the options if they need support or stop being able to care for themselves? https://www.thelocal.dk/20230810/explained-whats-the-best-way-to-bring-an-ageing-parent-to-denmark Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:03:49 +0200 explained-whats-the-best-way-to-bring-an-ageing-parent-to-denmark